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Ionis Pharmaceuticals is the leading developer of antisense technology to discover and develop novel drugs. Its broad clinical and preclinical pipeline targets a wide variety of diseases, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, metabolic, neurological, and rare diseases. Ionis and Biogen brought Spinraza to market in 2016 as a treatment for spinal muscular atrophy, and Biogen launched ALS drug Qalsody in 2023. Ionis brought two additional drugs to market via its cardiovascular-focused subsidiary Akcea, including ATTR amyloidosis drug Tegsedi (2018) and cardiology drug Waylivra (Europe, 2019). Ionis and AstraZeneca launched polyneuropathy drug Wainua in 2024. Ionis received FDA approval in 2024 for Tryngolza for a rare high-triglyceride syndrome, marking its first independent launch.

A startup created by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/topics/25/07/46278447/google-wants-to-hit-net-zero-by-2030-so-it-signed-a-massive-deal-with-a-bill-gates-backed-startup-thats-still-years-away-from-making-energy">Google</a> parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>, GOOGL)) is stepping into the broadband spotlight as it goes after a share of the federal government's $42.5 billion Broadband Equity Access and Deployment program. The company, Taara, says in a<a href="https://www.taaraconnect.com/post/bead-light-post"> blog post</a> that its wireless Lightbridge technology can beam high-speed internet over the air, offering an alternative to both fiber and satellite options.
Taara has stated on<a href="https://x.com/TaaraConnect/status/1940415341320122877"> X</a> that it is &#8220;BEAD-ready,&#8221; referencing the initiative backed by the U.S. government. The post followed a major revision to the BEAD rules by the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration<a href="https://www.ntia.gov/press-release/2025/trump-administration-announces-benefit-bargain-bead-program-removes-regulatory-burdens-lowers-costs"> announced</a> in early June, which now encourages technology neutrality rather than prioritizing traditional gigabit fiber. That change gives companies like Taara a chance to compete directly with Elon Musk's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/03/44346192/musks-starlink-says-its-not-taking-over-2-4-billion-faa-contract-but-testing-is-underway">Starlink</a> and T-Mobile's (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) 5G Home Internet for funding.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said in the announcement that the revised BEAD guidelines reflect a shift toward technology neutrality, aiming to deliver high-speed internet more efficiently and cost-effectively without prioritizing any single approach.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Alphabet's Taara Targets the Broadband Dead Zone Starlink Can't Reach</h2>
Taara is led by Mahesh Krishnaswamy, a former Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Google engineer who spun the project out of Alphabet's X moonshot factory after working on its earlier initiative, Loon. He has been focused on bridging global connectivity gaps since his early days in Chennai, India. "Today, there are like 3 billion people still unconnected, and there is a dire need to bring them online," Krishnaswamy told<a href="https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-google-taara-chip-internet-by-light/"> Wired</a>. His mission, he says, is to find scalable ways to bring high-speed internet to the places the fiber can't reach.
Rather than laying cable underground or relying on orbiting satellites, Taara says it uses devices installed on towers to send internet signals through the air across distances of up to 20 kilometers. The company positions this technology as a solution to the "middle mile" infrastructure gap, which connects the main internet backbone to local delivery systems like fiber or 5G towers.
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According to Taara, this part of the network is especially crucial in remote and challenging environments, where last-mile connections often remain isolated without an efficient link to the larger grid. "Without it, even the last-mile fiber connections or 5G cell towers remain stranded, unable to reach the broader internet," the company wrote in a LinkedIn<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/taara_with-the-june-27faqhighlighting-that-bead-activity-7346180158548062209-19Cu?utm_source=social_share_send&amp;utm_medium=member_desktop_web&amp;rcm=ACoAACFfB9ABrae0tWCn0kxTT-AK_zR_u68I34M"> post</a>.
Alphabet&#8217;s <a href="https://fiber.google.com/blog/2025/04/from-fiber-to-airwaves-what-taaras.html">GFiber</a> says Taara&#8217;s Lightbridge can deliver speeds of up to 20 Gbps with ultra-low latency and no packet loss under clear weather conditions. This was demonstrated during a test in San Francisco with GFiber, which reported performance that matched high-end wired networks and exceeded traditional wireless radio systems.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Digicomm Deal Signals Taara's Play for Scaled, High-Speed Wireless Internet</h2>
In May, Taara partnered with Digicomm International, a major telecom equipment supplier, to help deploy its Lightbridge system at scale. Digicomm<a href="https://digicomm.com/press/digicomm-international-and-taara-partner-to-bring-wireless-optical-communications-to-broadband-enterprise-and-municipal-networks/"> announced</a> that it will deliver Taara&#8217;s Lightbridge to broadband providers, businesses, and municipalities seeking fast, high-capacity wireless internet.
Wired describes Taara as a high-speed, earthbound alternative to Starlink, one that's already shown success at events like Coachella and in cities where laying fiber is cost-prohibitive. Whether the federal government will see Lightbridge as a worthy investment remains to be seen, but Alphabet is clearly placing a bet on the future of middle-mile infrastructure.&nbsp;
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has called for greater transparency in the Jeffrey Epstein case, diverging from President Donald Trump&#8217;s stance. Johnson urged Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday to provide clarity on her statements regarding the case.
What Happened: Johnson&#8217;s call for transparency comes in the wake of the Department of Justice&#8217;s decision not to disclose further details about the Epstein case, <a href="https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5402472-speaker-johnson-pam-bondi-epstein/">reported</a> The Hill. This represents a significant departure from Trump&#8217;s position, who has backed Bondi and urged his followers to let the issue rest.
&#8220;I'm for transparency,&#8221; said Johnson in an interview with The Benny Show, hosted by podcaster Benny Johnson. He said, &#8220;President Trump does as well. I trust him. I mean, he put together a team of his choosing, and they're doing a great job. It's a very delicate subject, but we should put everything out there and let the people decide it.&#8221;
Johnson, however, has expressed his support for transparency in a conversation with conservative influencer Benny Johnson. He has also suggested the possibility of Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein&#8217;s former girlfriend and convicted trafficker, testifying before Congress and subpoenaing documents from the Department of Justice.
Johnson&#8217;s stance has caused concern among Republicans, as it diverges from Trump&#8217;s line, who has asked&nbsp;his supporters to drop the&nbsp;Epstein matter and praised Bondi&#8217;s handling of the situation.
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Why It Matters: Johnson&#8217;s call for transparency comes amidst growing public interest in the Epstein case. Earlier, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46270547/elon-musk-reignites-jeffrey-epstein-client-list-row-adding-fuel-to-the-feud-with-trump">reignited the debate</a> surrounding the Epstein row, expressing his discontentment with the lack of arrests in the case.
Shortly after, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46384692/elon-musk-says-trump-wants-everyone-to-stop-talking-about-epstein-reiterates-demand-that-president-just-release-the-files">Musk criticized Trump</a> for his defense of Bondi, who was under fire over a Department of Justice memo stating there was no evidence Epstein had a &#8220;client list.&#8221;
Trump&#8217;s hesitancy to release the Epstein files was highlighted in a recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/07/46409029/trumps-remarks-on-hesitation-to-release-epstein-files-were-omitted-from-initial-2024-fox-interview-you-dont-want-to-affect-peoples-lives-if-its-phony-stuff-in-th">Fox News interview</a>, where he expressed concerns about the potential impact on people's lives if the files contained "phony stuff."
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Buying $100 In TYL: If an investor had bought $100 of TYL stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $3,584.72 today based on a price of $553.48 for TYL at the time of writing.
<h3>Tyler Technologies's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Natera (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 10.73% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 24.64%. Currently, Natera has a market capitalization of $20.46 billion. 
Buying $100 In NTRA: If an investor had bought $100 of NTRA stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $311.54 today based on a price of $149.85 for NTRA at the time of writing.
<h3>Natera's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
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Shares of special purpose acquisition company Cantor Equity Partners I Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEPO#NASDAQ">CEPO</a>) surged into the close on Tuesday following a report that the company is nearing a deal to invest billions <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BTC-USD">in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</a>.
What To Know: According to a Financial Times <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/a4a362a6-cc8b-4188-8658-75183a3d6f5f">report</a>, Cantor Fitzgerald chair Brandon Lutnick is in late-stage talks with Blockstream Capital founder Adam Back to buy more than $3 billion in Bitcoin.
Cantor Equity Partners I, which raised $200 million in cash in an IPO in January, would reportedly have Back contribute more than 30,000 Bitcoin to the blank check company and raise up to $800 million in outside capital as part of a broader deal aimed at accumulating the crypto.
Back and Blockstream would provide the Bitcoin in exchange for shares in the Cantor company, which would be renamed BSTR Holdings. 
Two people briefed on the matter reportedly said that the deal is in the late stages and could be announced as soon as this week.
Lutnick, who is the son of U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, took control of Cantor Fitzgerald in May when his father was confirmed as the top trade official of the Trump administration.
Back is a well-known cryptographer whose work was cited in the Bitcoin white paper. There has been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto">speculation</a> that Back could be&nbsp;Satoshi Nakamoto,&nbsp;the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin, but he has consistently denied the claims.
CEPO Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/cepo">Cantor Equity Partners I shares</a> closed Tuesday up 22.72% after surging on the news ahead of the bell. The stock was down 1.56% in after-hours, trading at $14.49 at the time of publication, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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CrowdStrike Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRWD#NASDAQ">CRWD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 20.79% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 34.7%. Currently, CrowdStrike Holdings has a market capitalization of $117.00 billion. 
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Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRCL#NYSE">CRCL</a>), is offering a compelling vision for the future of digital finance and the role of stablecoins in the global economy.
The Details: In an<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1zPYEecf9w"> appearance</a> on CNBC's "Money Movers" on Monday, Allaire highlighted that stablecoins, such as Circle's USDC (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/">USDC</a>), are rapidly gaining traction as a preferred medium for both retail and institutional transactions. 
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The Circle CEO described stablecoins as a "major upgrade" to the financial system, highlighting their ability to facilitate instant, low-cost and borderless payments.
Stablecoins are as easy to use as sending an email or a message on WhatsApp, and their adoption is accelerating among households, businesses and even governments, he said. 
"We can imagine a world where, you know, stablecoin money is the primary way that transactions happen on the internet. And that&#8217;s what we&#8217;re going after," Allaire said.&nbsp;
Allaire pointed to financial giants like Visa, Mastercard and Intercontinental Exchange integrating USDC for cross-border settlements, as well as Shopify and Stripe. He predicted that the market could soar into the trillions in the coming years as major banks and payment providers embrace stablecoins.&nbsp;
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon suggested on the company's earnings call Tuesday that banks may need to collaborate on an interoperable digital solution or risk losing ground to digital finance challengers like Circle.&nbsp;
Allaire said that stablecoins are still in their infancy and Circle is positioned to benefit from the enormous growth potential ahead as the financial world adopts them. 
"This is a moment where it&#8217;s been a long time since you&#8217;ve actually had an upgrade to the financial system, to the very nature of what electronic money is. And digital currency really represents that," the Circle CEO stated.&nbsp;
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A Missourian earns $26,000 per year after taxes and needs help with navigating three debts. The first debt is a personal loan that has a $1,760 balance. The second debt is one to an internet provider that is around $300. However, this charge is incorrect, and the Missourian has deferred it to another debt collector.&nbsp;
The final debt is a $10,000 auto loan with a three-year plan. The Missourian admits to making mistakes in the past and turned to Reddit for <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DaveRamsey/comments/1lu8hd8/in_a_financial_hole_what_should_i_tackle_first/">advice on managing the loans</a>. These were some of the suggestions Redditors offered.&nbsp;
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Work On Your Income</h2>
Although it is important to pay off debt and create a plan, you can only get so far with a low income. Penny pinching eventually reaches its limits, and that's why multiple Redditors suggested that the Missourian boost their income.
A side hustle or part-time job can go a long way in helping the Missourian out of debt. The extra work will eat up more time on their schedule, but having more control over long-term finances is worth the short-term sacrifice.
The Missourian may also pursue a higher-paying career after exploring new income streams. Staying at the same job with the same pay isn't a winning strategy in the long run. Looking for ways to increase income is the best long-term solution for the Missourian.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Start With The Smallest Debt</h2>
Some Redditors suggested the debt snowball strategy to pay off debt. After paying off the internet provider, the Missourian can prioritize the personal loan and wrap up by paying the auto loan.
Knocking out the $300 debt will give the Missourian a small win that can compound into something greater. Paying off this debt also frees the Missourian from the debt collector's phone calls.
The Missourian still has to make minimum monthly payments on the personal loan and the auto loan. However, tackling smaller balances can help the Missourian feel like they are getting on the right track. Given that the Missourian admitted to making financial mistakes, the debt snowball method seems more appropriate than the debt avalanche method.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Avoid Making Bad Financial Decisions</h2>
It's good that the Missourian acknowledged past mistakes. Some people refuse to admit or address the mistakes that got them into debt. It can also result in a financial recovery. Paying off debt and saving money can put the individual on a better path toward long-term financial goals.
Unfortunately, some people rebound financially only to fall back into bad habits. Some people pay off credit card debt only to blow through the money all over again. Other people make matters worse. These types of people may take out home equity loans to consolidate credit card debt and then proceed to get deeper into credit card debt.
It's important to acknowledge and correct the bad financial habits that put you in an unfavorable position. That way, when you apply good financial habits and recover, you can preserve your success instead of falling back into bad habits.&nbsp;
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FTAI Aviation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 41.49% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 55.41%. Currently, FTAI Aviation has a market capitalization of $11.67 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FTAI: If an investor had bought $1000 of FTAI stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $9,028.21 today based on a price of $113.79 for FTAI at the time of writing.
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Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) has experienced a wave of executive departures over the past year as CEO Elon Musk became involved in politics and the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46132042/teslas-q2-sales-going-to-s-says-gary-black-after-tsla-north-america-and-europe-chief-omead-afshars-exit">suffered a downturn in sales.</a>
The company has experienced a high rate of executive turnover in the past as well, with notable waves of departures before 2024. 
Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent wave of departures and some notable executive exits from Tesla&#8217;s history. 
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Key Recent Departures From Tesla (2024-Present Day)</h1>
The recent Tesla exodus has led to questions about the company&#8217;s ability to retain top talent and maintain its competitive edge, especially as it shifts focus toward robotics and autonomous driving while facing a downturn in its core automotive business. 
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<li>Troy Jones: Tesla's vice president of sales, service and delivery for North America, left the company in July 2025 after a 15-year tenure. His departure comes amid <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46426351/teslas-sales-turmoil-deepens-with-north-america-sales-chiefs-exit">declining sales</a> and increased competition in Tesla's largest market<a href="https://electrek.co/2025/07/15/tesls-long-time-head-sales-north-america-out/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-top-north-american-sales-executive-leaves-wsj-reports-2025-07-15/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/autos/tesla-troy-jones-north-american-sales-leaves-b2ac616d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tesla-loses-another-top-sales-181644077.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Omead Afshar: Formerly head of North American and European operations and a close confidant of Musk, Afshar was dismissed in June 2025. His exit is seen as a pivotal moment, highlighting governance challenges and a leadership vacuum at Tesla<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-executives-who-left-company-elon-musk-layoffs-2024-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/tesla-leadership-crisis-erosion-market-dominance-2506/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/tesla-executive-elon-musk-confidant-leaves-ev-maker-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-06-26/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/tesla-leadership-exodus-executive-chaos-derail-musk-vision-2507/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Jenna Ferrua: Head of human resources in North America, recently exited, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/46125266/thank-you-elon-musks-longtime-aide-reportedly-fired-days-after-public-praise">further contributing</a> to the leadership shakeup<a href="https://electrek.co/2025/07/15/tesls-long-time-head-sales-north-america-out/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Milan Kovac: Led the Optimus humanoid<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/06/45826839/elon-musks-tesla-optimus-robot-program-head-milan-kovac-steps-down"> robot program</a>, left in June 2025, signaling technical and strategic challenges in Tesla's robotics ambitions<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-top-north-american-sales-executive-leaves-wsj-reports-2025-07-15/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/tesla-leadership-exodus-executive-chaos-derail-musk-vision-2507/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Vineet Mehta: Top battery executive, departed in May 2025, raising concerns about Tesla's ability to maintain<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/11/29780161/elon-musks-successor-as-tesla-ceo-analyst-names-apple-ex-volkswagen-execs-among-lea"> its edge</a> in battery innovation<a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/teslas-top-north-american-sales-executive-leaves-wsj-reports-2025-07-15/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a><a href="https://www.ainvest.com/news/tesla-leadership-exodus-executive-chaos-derail-musk-vision-2507/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Rebecca Tinucci: Senior director of supercharging, left in April 2024 along with her entire team, impacting Tesla's charging infrastructure relationships with other automakers<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-executives-who-left-company-elon-musk-layoffs-2024-5" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Drew Baglino: Senior vice president and head of engineering and technology development for batteries, resigned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/01/43377716/tesla-employee-headcount-drops-after-april-layoff">in April 2024 </a>after 18 years at Tesla<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/04/23/tesla-elon-musk-ceo-executive-resign-earnings-call-electric-vehicle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Martin Viecha: Vice president of investor relations, left in April 2024, marking the third high-level exit in two weeks at that time<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/04/23/tesla-elon-musk-ceo-executive-resign-earnings-call-electric-vehicle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Rohan Patel: Vice president of public policy and business development, also left in early 2024<a href="https://fortune.com/2024/04/23/tesla-elon-musk-ceo-executive-resign-earnings-call-electric-vehicle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Notable Executive Departures (2016–2023)</h1>
A significant number of senior leaders have left Tesla often amid production challenges, regulatory scrutiny and questions about the company's long-term profitability. Some of the most prominent departures include:
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<li>Jon McNeill: President of global sales and services, left in February 2018 and became COO of Lyft, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>)</li>
<li>Eric Branderiz: Chief accounting officer, left in March 2018 and became CFO of Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ENPH#NASDAQ">ENPH</a>)</li>
<li>Jim Keller: Head of autopilot hardware engineering, left in April 2018 and became head of silicon engineering at Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>)</li>
<li>Sarah O&#8217;Brien: Vice president of communications, left in September 2018 and became vide president of executive communications for Facebook at Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</li>
<li>JB Straubel: Chief technology officer, left in July 2019 and continued as an advisor to Tesla</li>
<li>Deepak Ahuja: Chief financial officer, left in March 2019 and retired</li>
<li>Sanjay Shah: Senior vice president of energy operations, left in September 2019 and joined Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYND#NASDAQ">BYND</a>) as COO.</li>
<li>Valerie Capers Workman: Head of human resources, left in 2022. Workman was one of Tesla's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/10/23240246/how-tesla-is-responding-to-137m-jury-verdict-for-racism-in-workplace">most senior </a>Black executives and left to join Handshake as chief legal officer<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-valerie-capers-workman-hr-boss-leaving-company-2022-1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
<li>Zachary Kirkhorn: Chief financial officer, left in August 2023 with <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/23/08/33616867/why-did-tesla-cfo-quit-musk-cites-long-tour-of-duty-but-2-analysts-have-their-own-t">no public reason</a> given for his departure<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/07/business/tesla-cfo-resigns" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a>.</li>
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Tesla's history of executive turnover is not a recent phenomenon but a persistent feature of its corporate culture, reflecting both the intense demands of its mission and the challenges of working under Musk's leadership.
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Chemed (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHE#NYSE">CHE</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 1.47% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.85%. Currently, Chemed has a market capitalization of $6.64 billion. 
Buying $1000 In CHE: If an investor had bought $1000 of CHE stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,363.88 today based on a price of $453.72 for CHE at the time of writing.
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Fans of card game UNO and gamblers alike may have been booking flights to Las Vegas this week upon hearing news that the popular game was being added to a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/casinos"> Las Vegas casino.</a>
And, even though UNO is being celebrated in Las Vegas this week, gambling isn't part of the story, yet.
What Happened: UNO, which is owned by<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/05/45234255/mattel-stock-edges-higher-despite-paused-guidance-over-tariff-concerns-whats-going-on"> toy and gaming giant </a>Mattel Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAT#NASDAQ">MAT</a>), launched an UNO experience called UNO Social Club at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas.
The UNO Social Club is a limited-time offering being labeled the "ultimate game night destination" by the company.
The casino, which is owned and operated by the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority, announced the offering back in <a href="https://www.palms.com/press-room/mattel-debuts-uno-experience-at-palms-casino-resort">May</a>. The news back then may have gotten lost in the shuffle as the UNO Social Club is going viral.
Social media users and gamblers were eager with excitement for gaming tables in Las Vegas casinos, where people could play UNO similar to poker and blackjack and wager real money. That isn't the case and UNO has had to play damage control.
"We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but the casino floor isn't ready for us yet," UNO said on Instagram. "We've been told that while they do have tight security, it's not robust enough for UNO at this time."
The words "yet" and "at this time" could create some optimism for the future, but right now, UNO players will have to play their Draw Four, Skip and UNO Reverse cards at home or inside the UNO Social Club if they're among the lucky entrants who will experience the Las Vegas club.
UNO and the casino launched a contest back in May to see which winner would get to stay in an UNO-themed suite and who would be invited to play the hit card game, created by Merle Robbins in 1971, inside the Palms Casino Resort.
Mattel <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2025/07/15/uno-vegas-no-gambling/85209836007/">told </a>the USA Today that entry to the event is limited and no money is staked on the game or events.
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Why It's Important: While UNO isn't taking over Las Vegas gaming floors yet, the Social Club will continue to generate headlines through 2025.
The company said UNO Social Clubs will be coming to New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Austin lin August. Bars in these major cities are expected to host limited-time events.
Events will feature UNO tournaments, UNO-themed drink menus and more experiences centered around the card game, which Mattel acquired in 1992.
"The UNO Social Club in Las Vegas is just the beginning, and we're excited to see how these new experiences inspire players to show up, play hard, and make unforgettable memories," Mattel Vice President and Global Head of Games Ray Adler said back in May.
While this remains an early test, this could be the start of a new revenue source for Mattel. The gaming company could license out UNO to bars and casinos as the game sees increased attention from consumers around the world.
UNO continues to be one of the most popular card games of all time and Mattel could be onto something with its social clubs.
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Seagate Tech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 5.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 17.58%. Currently, Seagate Tech Hldgs has a market capitalization of $31.08 billion. 
Buying $100 In STX: If an investor had bought $100 of STX stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $1,025.81 today based on a price of $146.80 for STX at the time of writing.
<h3>Seagate Tech Hldgs's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In Seagate Tech Hldgs 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Billionaire Tim Draper has revealed some new lore about "the first family of Silicon Valley."
In a proud dad moment, Draper <a href="https://x.com/TimDraper/status/1942614766494834990?t=8Kh0lZ2bEcBvEtkPBwCmVw&amp;s=19">said</a> Tuesday on X that son Adam Draper beat him to "the best investment of the decade."
The investment in question is leading cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>), a venture known to have been backed by the father and son.
Draper said he had missed out on the company&#8217;s seed round due to a conflict of interest, but his son, having no such constraints, had dived in after an impressive pitch from Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong.&nbsp;
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"We love the pitch and love Brian," Draper said. "I want in immediately, but I&#8217;d already invested in CoinLab (a startup with a similar premise). So… I passed on the seed round. Oops. My son didn&#8217;t have that conflict and invested in Coinbase&#8217;s first round at a very good price."
Draper said he was later able to get in during the firm&#8217;s growth round and the pre-IPO, but stressed that his son&#8217;s returns far outweighed his own.
"Both were great successes, but my son's returns solidly beat my own," he said. "Good to see that each generation gets better than the one before."
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Family Affair</h2>
For the Draper family, venture capital is a family affair. Draper himself is a third generation venture capitalist, who made his first venture capital investments in the ‘80s following in the footsteps of his father William Henry Draper III, who himself got into the business in the ‘50s following in the footsteps of William Henry Draper Jr. who founded the VC firm Draper, Gaither and Anderson.
Like Draper, most of his children have followed the venture capital path. Draper&#8217;s first son, Adam, founded Boost VC in 2012, an early-stage venture capital firm focusing on Bitcoin businesses.
Commenting on his father&#8217;s account of his Coinbase investment, Adam <a href="https://x.com/AdamDraper/status/1942642673493426469?t=-XsD8OxXQgihAS9Sevr9_g&amp;s=19">said</a> the investment "defined" his career.
"The network I built from this one investment is priceless," he said. "The obsession with the Bitcoin rebellion is priceless. The understanding of how markets evolve is also priceless."
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He quoted Armstrong as saying at the time that "at some point the world will be on one financial infrastructure," adding, "this could be a trillion dollar opportunity."
According to the fourth-generation venture capitalist, however, in hindsight, Armstrong was wrong.
"He was wrong," he said. "The crypto space is already multiples of trillions."
To be sure, the cryptocurrency space has come a long way from its niche libertarian roots. At last look, the market boasts a market capitalization of nearly $3.7 trillion as the adoption of Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology grows on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/25/07/46261889/bitcoins-fourth-of-july-journey-from-revolutionary-vision-to-wall-streets-darling">Wall Street</a>.&nbsp;
Coinbase, now the largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume in the U.S., has been a key player in the industry&#8217;s rise and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/25/05/45416971/coinbase-becomes-first-pure-play-crypto-stock-in-sp-500-analyst-sees-major-institutional-upside">recently became</a> the first cryptocurrency native firm to be included in the S&amp;P 500. At last look, the firm boasts a market capitalization of $99 billion.
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KKR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 17.5% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 31.41%. Currently, KKR has a market capitalization of $124.21 billion. 
Buying $100 In KKR: If an investor had bought $100 of KKR stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $392.25 today based on a price of $139.46 for KKR at the time of writing.
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Here's How Much $100 Invested In KKR 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

BitMine Immersion Technologies Inc (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMNR#AMEX">BMNR</a>) shares are ripping higher in Tuesday&#8217;s after-hours session after billionaire PayPal and Palantir co-founder Peter Thiel disclosed a stake <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/25/07/46432052/bitmine-immersion-technologies-13d-filing-shows-peter-thiel-linked-ff-consumer-growth-discloses-9-1">in the company</a>.
What To Know: Thiel&#8217;s Founders Fund Growth II Management disclosed in an SEC filing late Tuesday that it took a 9.1% stake in BitMine Immersion Technologies as of July 8. 
BitMine recently announced a pivot to an Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>) treasury strategy, which has sparked a flurry of buying in the name.
BitMine closed on an initial private placement of $250 million last week with intentions to accumulate ETH, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. The company announced on Monday that it&#8217;s now holding a total of 163,142 ETH. 
Before announcing the Ethereum treasury strategy, BitMine had a market cap of just $25.86 million and shares had fallen around 45% since the start of the year.&nbsp;BitMine&#8217;s market cap was up to approximately $2.12 billion as of Tuesday&#8217;s close, according to&nbsp;<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>.
A lot of the attention came after Fundstrat&#8217;s&nbsp;Tom Lee&nbsp;was appointed chairman of the company&#8217;s board. Lee has discussed the company&#8217;s strategy in several television interviews since, which has sparked significant investor interest in multiple companies that recently adopted ETH strategies.
GameSquare Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GAME#NASDAQ">GAME</a>) announced an Ethereum treasury strategy last week. The stock has been trending higher since the announcement. The company on Tuesday scheduled a conference call to review its Ethereum strategy, which sent shares up more than 25% in extended trading.
Other companies to announce Ethereum treasury strategies this year include SharpLink Gaming, Bit Digital and BTCS Inc.
BMNR Price Action: <a href="http://benzinga.com/quote/BMNR">BitMine shares</a> were up 15.47% in after-hours, trading at $46.14 at the time of publication on Tuesday, according to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga Pro</a>.
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Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) shares fell in Tuesday trading as the market reacted to executive instability and mounting pressure on its autonomous driving ambitions. Here&#8217;s what investors <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/news">need to know</a>.
What To Know: The latest blow came with news of the departure of Troy Jones, the company&#8217;s vice president of sales for North America and a 15-year veteran. His exit marks another <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/large-cap/25/07/46426351/teslas-sales-turmoil-deepens-with-north-america-sales-chiefs-exit">significant leadership change</a>, following top Elon Musk aide Omead Afshar last month, and comes amidst what has been described as &#8220;sales turmoil&#8221; for the electric vehicle giant.
Adding to investor concerns, a nominee to lead the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated in written testimony that regulators &#8220;cannot sit back and wait for problems to arise&#8221; with self-driving cars, signaling a potentially tougher oversight environment. This scrutiny follows a string of negative headlines for Tesla's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fsd">Full Self-Driving (FSD)</a> technology.
The company was recently forced in arbitration to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46290586/elon-musks-tesla-forced-to-pay-nearly-18000-in-model-y-fsd-arbitration-full-self-driving-was-nowhere-near-autonomous">pay nearly $18,000</a> to a customer after its FSD was deemed &#8220;nowhere near autonomous.&#8221; This legal setback compounds ongoing probes into traffic violations by its robotaxis in Austin. 
Despite these challenges, CEO Elon Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/tech/25/07/46337340/elon-musk-says-tesla-will-expand-robotaxi-services-to-san-francisco-bay-area-in-a-month-or-two">recently announced</a> plans to expand the robotaxi service to the San Francisco Bay Area within &#8220;a month or two.&#8221;
Tesla is meanwhile scheduled to announce its latest quarterly financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 23. For the quarter, Wall Street <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TSLA/earnings">analysts</a> are forecasting EPS of 42.3 cents on total revenue of $22.79 billion. 
Benzinga Edge Rankings: Based on <a href="http://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Edge</a> stock rankings, Tesla exhibits the profile of a classic high-growth investment trading at a premium. The company scores exceptionally high for Growth at 90.93, indicating strong forward-looking expansion potential. 
However, it receives a very low Value score of 10.39, suggesting that its current stock price is considered expensive relative to its fundamental financial metrics. Tesla&#8217;s other ratings are neutral, with a middling Momentum score of 45.01 and a Quality score of 49.98, indicating average marks for its recent price trends and overall financial health.
TSLA Price Action: According to data from <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/register174">Benzinga Pro</a>, Tesla shares closed Tuesday&#8217;s session lower by 1.93% to $310.78. The stock has a 52-week high of $488.54 and a 52-week low of $182.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">How To Buy TSLA Stock</h2>
By now, you're likely curious about how to participate in the market for Tesla — be it to purchase shares, or even attempt to bet against the company.
Buying shares is typically done through a brokerage account. You can find a list of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/best-stock-trading-platforms">possible trading platforms here.</a> Many will allow you to buy &#8220;fractional shares,&#8221; which allows you to own portions of stock without buying an entire share.
In the case of Tesla, which was trading at $310.78 as of when this article was written, $100 would buy you 0.32 shares of stock.
If you're looking to bet against a company, the process is more complex. You'll need access to an options trading platform or a broker who will allow you to &#8220;go short&#8221; a share of stock by lending you the shares to sell. The process of shorting a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock">stock can be found at this resource.</a> Otherwise, if your broker allows you to trade options, you can either buy a put option or sell a call option at a strike price above where shares are currently trading; either way, it allows you to profit from the share price decline.
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Across the recent three months, 4 analysts have shared their insights on Tradeweb Markets (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TW#NASDAQ">TW</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated Tradeweb Markets and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $146.75, accompanied by a high estimate of $159.00 and a low estimate of $130.00. Surpassing the previous average price target of $144.00, the current average has increased by 1.91%.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1752616859_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Tradeweb Markets is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Moley</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Benjamin Budish</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kenneth Worthington</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$137.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Katz</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$153.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Tradeweb Markets. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Tradeweb Markets compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Navigating through these analyst evaluations alongside other financial indicators can contribute to a holistic understanding of Tradeweb Markets's market standing. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TW/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Tradeweb Markets analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Tradeweb Markets Better</h2>
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York City, Tradeweb Markets is a leading fixed-income trading platform. While it does offer electronic processing for some voice-negotiated trades, the company focuses primarily on providing electronic trading networks that connect broker/dealers, institutional clients, and retail customers. While the company offers trading in a wide variety of products, the bulk of its business is in U.S. and European government debt, mortgage-backed securities, interest-rate swaps, and U.S. and international corporate bonds. The firm also sells fixed-income trading and price data, primarily through a deal with Refinitiv's Eikon service.
<h3>Tradeweb Markets's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining Tradeweb Markets's financials over 3M reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 24.7% as of 31 March, 2025, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Financials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 29.09%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Tradeweb Markets's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 2.53% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Tradeweb Markets's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 2.03%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Tradeweb Markets's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 0.01, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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